(10-24-2013, 03:43 AM)Nebbs Wrote: Ok a quick view from me..Hey Naih'ir,
Do something to be noticed, I will go for the person standing there to startup an RP but many do not. If you are not noticed you likely wont get in. So clothing, emote, talkk to an NPC.. do something that indicates you are here to RP.
Have hooks that people can catch on. Once the contact starts have some things that others can respond to. Lost your sister, looking for a woodcutter, where is a good place to stay, evil wizard tuned my dog into a frog.. etc. Initially this could be your personality or physique, I'm shy, I'm blind etc.. but that sort of things soon gets thin. Be prepared to RP more that your character's traits.
Give .. give.. give.. and then give some more. You will get back what you put in. I can say there is nothing worse than RPing at someone who just responds with a shrug or a one word answers or who does not give up any hooks or information. Ask questions, be a good listener, people love to talk about themselves and be prepared to do likewise.
Do stuff! If someone suggests checking out the ruins go along, not everything happens in a Tavern. Better still ask for people to help you visiting the Shrine of the Twelve or something.
And finally if you see a lone person who might be hesitent, go talk to them.
That was going to be a few bullets but .. well hey. Sorry it's a bit rushed, hopefully my points came across.
If you want to RP you can always give me a prod.. I'm beginner friendly and expert trouble.
I've gotta second Nebbs on this. Â A lot of people just need something to work off of. Â Just like in real life, most of us aren't going to just up and walk up to someone and start a conversation (Unless we're uncharacteristically outgoing ><). Â BUT if you do something abnormal to draw someone in it could help (and heck it might not need to be odd even). Â Ordering food, or asking an NPC what's "Today's specials" might prompt discussion for example. Â Or it may even segway into talking to others.
"No thanks Momodi... I think I'll let you keep brown slime jelly to yourself..." Brave Warden turned to the Miqo'te next to him. Â "Do you eat here often? Â I'm trying to find something tasty..."
I know that quiet characters are hard to engage but just because they aren't having a dialogue doesn't mean they can't be engaging too. Â Sitting in the corner reading a book could lend itself to an easier RP opening if you say the title of the book or react to what your reading.
Beyond that... the only thing I can think of to recommend would be OOC talking things over regarding a plot. Â It may not be as dynamic, but if you add people to your friends list who you tend to RP often with then it will be easier to promote your plot idea. Â That or being part of an RP FC/attending an FC's event.
